The nature of warfare has evolved — and so has the battlefield. Today, the defense industry doesn’t just operate on land, sea, and air, but deep within the cyber domain. From advanced weapon systems to satellite communications, and from defense supply chains to battlefield intelligence, cybersecurity has become a foundational pillar of national defense strategy and mission readiness.

This session explores how governments, defense contractors, and tech innovators are rethinking cybersecurity — not just as a shield, but as a strategic advantage in modern defense. It will examine how to secure next-generation military technologies, mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities, foster secure and agile innovation, and strengthen cross-border defense collaboration in the face of persistent, rapidly evolving cyber threats.